Dakota 2WD V8-4.7L Flex Fuel (2009)
10. Remove the two screws (2) that secure the retractor mounting bracket to the floor panel inboard of the door sill (4).
11. Using a trim stick or another suitable wide flat-bladed tool, gently pry the edges of the upper door striker trim cover (3) away from the headliner
(2) far enough to disengage the two snap clips that secure it to the upper roof rail (1).
12. Remove the two screws (2) that secure the seat belt turning loop and height adjuster (3) bracket to the upper roof rail (1).
13. Remove the front seat belt and retractor from the vehicle as a unit.
Front Outboard - Quad Cab
FRONT OUTBOARD - QUAD CAB
WARNING: To avoid serious or fatal injury on vehicles equipped with airbags, disable the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) before
attempting any steering wheel, steering column, airbag, seat belt tensioner, impact sensor, or instrument panel component
diagnosis or service. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative (ground) cable, then wait two minutes for the system capacitor to
discharge before performing further diagnosis or service. This is the only sure way to disable the SRS. Failure to take the proper
precautions could result in accidental airbag deployment.
WARNING: To avoid serious or fatal injury during and following any seat belt or child restraint anchor service, carefully inspect all seat belts,
buckles, mounting hardware, retractors, tether straps, and anchors for proper installation, operation, or damage. Replace any belt
that is cut, frayed, or torn. Straighten any belt that is twisted. Tighten any loose fasteners. Replace any belt that has a damaged or
ineffective buckle or retractor. Replace any belt that has a bent or damaged latch plate or anchor plate. Replace any child
restraint anchor or the unit to which the anchor is integral that has been bent or damaged. Never attempt to repair a seat belt or
child restraint component. Always replace damaged or ineffective seat belt and child restraint components with the correct, new
and unused replacement parts listed in the Chrysler Mopar (R) Parts Catalog. Failure to follow these instructions may result in
possible serious or fatal injury.
NOTE: The following procedure is for replacement of an ineffective or damaged seat belt and retractor unit. The front retractor also includes
a seat belt tensioner. If the front seat belt or retractor is ineffective or damaged, but the seat belt tensioner is not deployed, review the
